8 Ways to Budget & Avoid Overspending This Holiday Season
The holidays are approaching all too quickly. Many businesses and industries, including the toy industry, are warning of potential shortages throughout the holiday season. Meanwhile, many people are struggling to maintain their budgets. How can you avoid overspending during the holidays? Try some of these key budgeting tips that can help you...
House Emergencies: Start Saving Now to Prepare for Home Repair Costs
Every home needs occasional maintenance and updates to remain in good condition. You need a new roof every 15 to 30 years and new siding every 5-20 years. Your major appliances may need to be replaced every 5-15 years. Your HVAC heater and air-conditioner will need maintenance and eventually...
School Supplies on a Budget: How to Save Some Money
It's that time of year again! Summer is coming to a close, and your kids are getting excited about going back to school. Even though some children will be learning from home this year, they still need certain supplies to complete their assignments. You're looking at a list of...
Building a Smart Budget in Times of Uncertainty
Now is a time when long-term plans are in question. Coronavirus has everyone taking a second look at their finances, wondering if future expenses are a good idea and if now is the time to save. Between the lockdown, employment upheaval, and serious changes in the business world, we're...
12 Ways to Quickly Cut Your Expenses
Expenses can add up quick, and too many at once can leave you in a real bind at the end of the month. If you want to make sure you stay in control of your budget, you’re going to have to make an effort to cut expenses. It can...
Tips for Handling an Unexpected Bill
Unexpected bills can come up at any time, and it seems like they happen at the worst times. Just when you least expect it and just when you least need it, suddenly there’s an extra expense draining your bank account. What happens when you don’t have the money in...
Budgeting Tips to Grow Your Savings
Just about everyone out there wishes they could save more money. The trick is figuring out how you can actually do it. While everyone spends a lot of time working towards a magic trick that will get them on the road fast, the truth is a bit more complicated. Budgeting...
How to Break Bad Spending Habits
The New Year is just about upon us, and that means that it’s time to make a resolution for next year. You could go with the usual trite promises that you won’t keep a week later, or you could make a promise to yourself that’s genuine, and will actually...
